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Newspaper
Polk Progress
Location
Polk, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1941
Page
6
Edward C Wayne presents a reflective weekly analysis of national affairs. The column states opinions are the analyst's and not the newspaper's and notes release by the Western Newspaper Union.
The report recalls the USS Greer incident as a flashpoint toward war while detailing food shortages sweeping conquered Europe. It notes Nazi policy blocking aid to hungry populations, Japanese mobilization under Premier Konoye, and Russian and Japanese diplomatic maneuvers. The piece also covers a German spy ring trial in New York and expected sensational disclosures.
Berlin reports fashion control by German authorities mandating two leather shoes pairs per person per year. With straw shoes rising in demand as ersatz footwear, manufacturers struggle as supply of straw dwindles due to high wear rates.
Reports from the eastern front describe relentless Russian resistance around Leningrad as winter approaches. German advances slow, with Timoshenko’s counteroffensive and Voroshilov’s defense keeping the line intact amid speculation on Finnish cooperation and possible peace shifts.
Walter Winchell hosts a guest column on patriotism and daily life as America faces war. Stories include Mary Esther Wheatley’s tribute to her aviator father and Knoxville Tennessee’s switch to oil lamps to conserve TVA power. Ignace Paderewski is saluted as a world citizen and leader.
A 32 page booklet explains how to make doilies belts and purses on cardboard looms with simple methods and detailed instructions. It guides beginners through steps and supplies needed to craft decorative items.
Jacobs accused Abrams of breaking rules after Abrams used a sand move to release a ball from a bunker. Abrams admitted the action and challenged the rule, suggesting a lawsuit as Jacobs urged legal remedy. The exchange ended with Jacobs inviting a suit.
Service personnel say tobacco tops their gift list with Camel cigarettes leading among Army Navy Marines and Coast Guard men. Prince Albert smoking tobacco also popular. Local shops stock Camels by the carton and Prince Albert in pound tins as welcome gifts from home.
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